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K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresstill waiting for NOA2
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QUOTE (tommys_girl @ Nov 22 2008, 06:46 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
mad.gif HI everyone, we were very late in getting our NOA1 due to the fact that a form wasnt notarized!! ughhh has anyone else had similar problems?? we have called the USCIS and they say we are still pending, people behind us in the IGORS list are getting their NOA2 its sooo frustrating, so now i think it wont happen til early dec ughhhhh im soooo over waiting....annie



out of interest. what form had to be notarized?


HI, he was told to notarize everything but i think it was the letter from his employer or it was the letter of intent to marry me i know it was one of them, i cant quite remember which one. i would have to ask Tommy but he is at work at the moment. i hope this helps



Thank you star_smile.gif Just found it interesting that you had to get something notarized. Did uscis send back your forms and request this?
Anyway, hope you get approved very soon!!! best wishes! smile.gif
kiwianaFemaleNew Zealand2008-11-22 20:33:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresstill waiting for NOA2
QUOTE (tommys_girl @ Nov 22 2008, 06:46 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
mad.gif HI everyone, we were very late in getting our NOA1 due to the fact that a form wasnt notarized!! ughhh has anyone else had similar problems?? we have called the USCIS and they say we are still pending, people behind us in the IGORS list are getting their NOA2 its sooo frustrating, so now i think it wont happen til early dec ughhhhh im soooo over waiting....annie



out of interest. what form had to be notarized?
kiwianaFemaleNew Zealand2008-11-22 19:30:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHelp
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QUOTE (belovedbyme @ Sep 30 2008, 01:00 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hello everyone !!

I would like to ask an advice for my friend. He is planning to petition his filipina fiancee but been living in Japan since she was married before to a japanese man then got annuled. My US citizen friend been working in Japan in one of the biggest company. They live together quiet sometime.

Can he file a petition in Japan? Does the filipina fiancee needs to get an NBI , Police clearance in PI though she been living in Japan for 4 years?

Any help will be greatly appreciated..



Chief



Yes he can.. website below can answer all of your question.. provided that the american fiance has at least 6 months residence in Japan..

http://japan.usembas...ivpetition.html


Yes she will have to get NBI clearance from the Philippines, and Fingerprints/police clearance in Japan as well, but this will go through, once the petition gets approved.. There will be a preliminary interview, then medical and gathering requirements, and last but not the least is the FINAL interview..

It is very important that they follow all the instruction that will be given to them at the time of the interview.

Here is the checklist:

http://japan.usembas...vi130check.html


Sorry I misunderstood your inquiry.. I was referring to CR1 Visa..

But here is the link for fiance visa

http://japan.usembas...visa-niv-k.html



Thank you so much for the quick response. I gave it to him. God bless!
belovedbymeFemalePhilippines2008-10-02 08:03:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHelp
Hello everyone !!

I would like to ask an advice for my friend. He is planning to petition his filipina fiancee but been living in Japan since she was married before to a japanese man then got annuled. My US citizen friend been working in Japan in one of the biggest company. They live together quiet sometime.

Can he file a petition in Japan? Does the filipina fiancee needs to get an NBI , Police clearance in PI though she been living in Japan for 4 years?

Any help will be greatly appreciated..



Chief
belovedbymeFemalePhilippines2008-09-30 01:00:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWorried again
QUOTE (KimandRuss @ Nov 12 2008, 10:30 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (AngelSaint @ Nov 12 2008, 01:16 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
i suggest u better send the letter of intent and the cover letter..have it overnight at USPS.
Don't wait for any RFE.


This is not the right advice.

Anything you send now will never get to your petition so sending it is a waste of your time and energy. Can you imagine them digging through the thousands of petitions they get to find yours??? no0pb.gif

Not everyone has sent a cover letter or letters of intent and not everyone has received an RFE for doing so. Just prepare the documents just in case and sit back and hope for the best.


Well, if you find it not a good advice then that is your point.
Anyway, i would want to take a step than not doing anything about it that you will regret at the end.

To hot guy, I don't agree that they will not process any letter send to them aside from RFE. Each petition has assigned case number which is easy to locate.

To Steven_brenda, it's up to you if you want to wait for RFE.
Me and my fiance sent the whole package with the letter of intent to marry and all those proof of relationship. A cover letter is not necessary though but the letter of intent to marry is necessary if you have not provided pictures that you were engaged or receipt of the engagement ring.
Note: These documents are not the reasons to deny your petition. You will just have to expect for an RFE and will extend your agony of waiting NOA2 approval.

Have a nice day guys.
AngelSaintFemalePhilippines2008-11-12 19:46:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWorried again
QUOTE (steven_brenda @ Nov 12 2008, 01:08 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hello guys!!!!

I just read the USCIS instructions regarding the K1 visa application. Sad to say we weren't able to send a cover letter and the letter of intent to marry from me and from my fiance....

Do you think we should contact customer service about it or have to wait if they are going to send us an RFE or something? But calling customer service is really hard to get through or to talk to them. Always an answering machine.....what should we do?

I really need your help guysss....... helpsmilie.gif helpsmilie.gif sad.gif sad.gif


i suggest u better send the letter of intent and the cover letter..have it overnight at USPS.
Don't wait for any RFE.
AngelSaintFemalePhilippines2008-11-12 01:16:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNVC Case Number
Wow..you are on your way to a brighter future.. kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif Just try to see my timeline below so u will have an idea.

Try to call NVC after 4-5 days to get ur MNLxxx case number. Take note: it takes patience to get through an operator..keep on trying.

try this link too...it can help u.
http://www.visajourn...ing_through_NVC
AngelSaintFemalePhilippines2008-11-14 11:26:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedureswhats NOA1, NOA2,packet3 and packet4?
NOA1 means First Notice Of Action (Receipt Notice): It contains your WACnumber, package received date and Notice date. Your fiance will receive this notice more or less 2 weeks after your package was sent.

NOA2 means 2nd Notice of Action (Approval Notice): This informs you that petition is approved and sent to NVC. Your fiance will received this notice more or less 1 week after the approval depending on what state your fiance lives.

After NOA2, your case will be sent to NVC. NVC is responsible for assigning MNLcase number. After NVC processes and approves your case, an NVC letter will be sent to your fiance informing that your case is approved and sent to USEM. When USEM receives your case and processes it, they will send you the Packet 3.

Packet 3 is the letter from USEM on how to schedule your interview, instructions on how to prepare your needed documents. it has the link where you can download the instructions and forms you need.

Packet 4 is the interview appointment confirmation which is now send through your email. You need to bring that on your interview date.

I hope, this will help you. star_smile.gif star_smile.gif

Edited by AngelSaint, 25 November 2008 - 10:51 PM.

AngelSaintFemalePhilippines2008-11-25 22:48:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedureswhat are the papers needs to complete
welcome to VJ!

There are many things to discover and learn from this site. Just browse and participate in some forums and start to ask the Vj's opinions. This site is really helping a lot for those who are waiting and processing for visas. Update your timeline and you will know the estimated time for your NOA2. Basically, it takes patience to wait for the process.

Here's some links that will help you:
Instructions for K1/K2 for medical and USEM interview: http://manila.usemba...ov/wwwfk1en.pdf

USCIS processing time for VSC and case status online: https://egov.uscis.g...eviceCenter=VSC

USEmbassy Manila Visa application fees: http://manila.usemba...v/wwwh3220.html

I hope these links will help you. Remember: Good things are worth waiting for. God bless! star_smile.gif star_smile.gif

Edited by AngelSaint, 25 November 2008 - 10:09 PM.

AngelSaintFemalePhilippines2008-11-25 22:08:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresthe process
Also, together with all the evidence, they DO require to submit a copy of your divorce decree as a proof that you are free to marry.
PreciousFemaleBrazil2008-11-19 07:07:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNew to the site....
Welcome Tom!
Just to give you some info on the Brazilian side. Our I-129F process was filed on Sept. 07. I received my K-1 visa on May 16th, 07. It took 9 months for the whole process to complete. We did not get the dreaded RFE (Request for Additional Information) which is something that can delay the process a bit. I had my interview for the K-1 at the Rio de Janeiro Consulate.
I wish you and Carol a good journey and lots of patience. It can be hard sometimes, but here you can find support and helpful information to go through this.
God bless! energy.gif
PreciousFemaleBrazil2008-11-10 09:59:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedurescriminal record (i think)
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QUOTE (JonasMichaels @ Oct 2 2008, 03:21 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (janelle @ Oct 2 2008, 05:15 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Is a single DUI offense a possible cause of denial for K1?


Nope. Don't sweat. Nobody is a saint and everyone has a past. You pretty much have to have molested or abused a child or person OR have more than 3 felonies. Alot of people have felonies from the past and get approved. Hope this helps
Jonas


Yes, if you're the foreign fiance. No if you are the US Citizen.


Good point pushbrk ... I didn't even think about this, just assumed it was the American asking. blush.gif
Jonas
JonasMichaelsMaleVietnam (no flag)2008-10-02 18:31:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedurescriminal record (i think)
QUOTE (janelle @ Oct 2 2008, 05:15 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Is a single DUI offense a possible cause of denial for K1?


Nope. Don't sweat. Nobody is a saint and everyone has a past. You pretty much have to have molested or abused a child or person OR have more than 3 felonies. Alot of people have felonies from the past and get approved. Hope this helps
Jonas
JonasMichaelsMaleVietnam (no flag)2008-10-02 17:21:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresMaking a cover letter for proof of meeting and relationship
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QUOTE (jimlyn @ Sep 12 2008, 09:49 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
My fiance did not attach any explanation letter about our meeting. He only wrote one paragraph that will fit on the space of Question 18 of I-129F form


While I don't disagree with KimandRuss and pushbrk, I think sending some more would not hurt (I hope at least..). I just mailed my I-129 packet yesterday to VSC and it was delivered this morning (signed by .. you guessed it.. A.Stanley). I sent more than what is required. For how we met, I said we were introduced by our families via telephone and that we kept it going for a few months via phone, pc to pc calling, etc..and I made a trip to meet her in person. I stated the date we first met and when we officially got engaged in the supplemental sheet for Q18 on I-129F). I provided all the usual supporting evidence and some pictures, emails, birthday cards, etc.

Here's my take ..the USCIS service center will send the entire packet to the Consulate in the end anyways and you need to show proof of ongoing relationship/supporting documentation then. So, it's not like you can get away from furnishing all those details. You just postpone it. So, doing it later gives you more time but it makes your packet that much thicker since I would imagine you would want to give some history. And maybe, just maybe, they may not ask for too much at the interview stage, if they see some included in the K1 packet itself...
my 2 cents !!! cool.gif


Hi, how long was your letter about how you guys met and got engaged? Phuong and I didn't have an official engagement date, although we did have an engagement party. In fact, my asking her to marry me wasn't all that romantic. Drunk at a bar I said: I want to be with you forever. She slurred: Okeyyyyy. good.gif
Jonas
JonasMichaelsMaleVietnam (no flag)2008-09-13 00:14:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAm I still considered a U.S. citizen
QUOTE (Benika @ Nov 6 2008, 03:25 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I am thinking the problem is not being a citizen, its being a resident. Dont you either need an adress in the states or proof that you have plans to have an adress in the states?


this is a good point ... but I do have a house/address in the u.s. still and still pay monthly on it. It's a waste of $$ but I miss my girl too much
Jonas
JonasMichaelsMaleVietnam (no flag)2008-11-06 03:28:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAm I still considered a U.S. citizen
Sorry, but I am getting confused... I am a u.s. born citizen but this year will have spent in total over 6 months out of the u.s. in other countries. Is that a problem? I have already sent off a k1 for my fiancee in Vietnam but am considering going to stay in Vietnam until her interview. Obviously if this will negate my status as a U.S. citizen, I won't do this. Thanks
Jonas
JonasMichaelsMaleVietnam (no flag)2008-11-05 11:00:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWeird situation regarding PROOF of ongoing...
QUOTE (Badgerella @ Nov 19 2008, 05:35 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
As far as I understood the reply we got from the Embassy in Croatia, they don't allow the USC to come TO the interview (as in - they said it was for the beneficiary to attend), but the USC can enter the facility and be in the room. Any and all questions the USC needs/wants to ask come once the beneficiary is done. I see no reason why you, the USC, wouldn't be able to enter the Embassy as well.

Pretty much the same thing happened here in Croatia in September, when I had my last (unsuccessful) visitor visa interview - my fiance was not allowed to talk to the CO during my interview, but he got in and was in the same room. After I was done, he had a meeting with the head consul during which I was the one who just stood.. around.


Yes, that is how it SHOULD work but it doesn't work that way in HCMC, Vietnam. The USC cannot enter the room or the building even. Must wait outside. Nice and fair, huh?
Jonas
JonasMichaelsMaleVietnam (no flag)2008-11-19 06:49:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWeird situation regarding PROOF of ongoing...
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QUOTE (JonasMichaels @ Nov 18 2008, 09:51 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi folks, I have already filed my I-129f and waiting on the NOA2. With the initial filing, I sent in lots of proof of ongoing relationship, travel tickets, hotel receipts with both names, etc.

However, my babygirl was just in a motorbike accident and I can't handle it. I have decided to go stay with her in Vietnam until her interview.

My question is this: How do I show proof of ongoing relationship if I am living with her? No phone bills, no emails, no chats ... I can take photos, sure.

1. We mostly eat at the house when I am there, so no restaurant receipts.

2. I stay at her house when I am there and while you CAN file with the police, she never has before and says her local police have been bad about foreigners staying in houses in that area. She says no one ever checks and I can just stay. But then we have no police documentation either and no hotel receipts.

I know many of you will say, file with the police anyway to get the document but she is very afraid I won't be able to stay with her. If she won't do this, is there any other way for me to show proof that I was with her for a few months? (aside from my plane ticket to Vietnam and passport stamps?)

Any creative ideas would be great right now!
Thanks very much
Jonas



Dude I am pretty sure that you can go with her to the interview. Just take you ticket, passport and yourself as proof. Just take you wifes accident report of medical bill. Actually, you being there will help the case and not hurt it.


hahahah thanks for the tips but you don't know VN very well! innocent.gif First of all, VN doesn't allow the American to go into the interview. Secondly, 95% of accident and injuries here they never go to the doctor or hospital. They have this oil stuff they use for EVERYTHING.

pushbrk, do you think it's OK even without the police certificate? I know you are a "by the book" kind of poster. I will be taking a trip with her to Thailand once she is getting better. So that is good proof. I am also going to videotape a lot of our time at the house.

will the consulate accept a DVD?
Jonas
JonasMichaelsMaleVietnam (no flag)2008-11-18 23:12:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWeird situation regarding PROOF of ongoing...
Hi folks, I have already filed my I-129f and waiting on the NOA2. With the initial filing, I sent in lots of proof of ongoing relationship, travel tickets, hotel receipts with both names, etc.

However, my babygirl was just in a motorbike accident and I can't handle it. I have decided to go stay with her in Vietnam until her interview.

My question is this: How do I show proof of ongoing relationship if I am living with her? No phone bills, no emails, no chats ... I can take photos, sure.

1. We mostly eat at the house when I am there, so no restaurant receipts.

2. I stay at her house when I am there and while you CAN file with the police, she never has before and says her local police have been bad about foreigners staying in houses in that area. She says no one ever checks and I can just stay. But then we have no police documentation either and no hotel receipts.

I know many of you will say, file with the police anyway to get the document but she is very afraid I won't be able to stay with her. If she won't do this, is there any other way for me to show proof that I was with her for a few months? (aside from my plane ticket to Vietnam and passport stamps?)

Any creative ideas would be great right now!
Thanks very much
Jonas

Edited by JonasMichaels, 18 November 2008 - 10:52 PM.

JonasMichaelsMaleVietnam (no flag)2008-11-18 22:51:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresstill waiting for NOA2
QUOTE (tommys_girl @ Nov 22 2008, 06:46 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
mad.gif HI everyone, we were very late in getting our NOA1 due to the fact that a form wasnt notarized!! ughhh has anyone else had similar problems?? we have called the USCIS and they say we are still pending, people behind us in the IGORS list are getting their NOA2 its sooo frustrating, so now i think it wont happen til early dec ughhhhh im soooo over waiting....annie


This is somewhat off topic but what is IGORS list?
JonasMichaelsMaleVietnam (no flag)2008-11-23 06:27:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresConcerned about stupid people and their MOUTH
QUOTE (CraigCam @ Nov 22 2008, 10:45 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I find it ironic that the OP specifically asked for no replies from anyone who isn't sure of their answers and the first reply posted is incorrect. Not only incorrect but from a country with much different cultural practices than Vietnam. The fact is that a one word answer without any explanation doesn't help much anyway. So, why add to the OP's stress with a negative reply if you aren't going to give any explanation?

The correct answer is, NO, this should not be a problem. First of all, the Consulate in HCM is aware of how important the engagement party is to VN people. They will not be confused about the difference between an engagement party and a wedding. In fact, it is expected that there will be an engagement party for the family and friends, especially if the wedding will be in the US.

To take this a step further, I have sent an email to the Consulate asking about this topic. The Consulate states that it is aware that couples wish to celebrate with the family in VN before leaving for the US. The only thing that the Consulate is concerned with is that there is no legal marriage. So, you can actually have a wedding ceremony as long as there is no marriage certificate involved. No marriage certificate=Not married.

Now I have read of couples in other countries having non-legal weddings and being denied visas. This is because in some countries, India for example, a religious ceremony is considered legally binding with or without a marriage license. But, Vietnam is different. Remember, you are dealing with a communist government and religious ceremonies are viewed differently by the government.

I don't have a link to the post handy, but someone on VJ recently(about 4 or 5 months ago) was approved in HCM and they had had a full blown wedding(not engagement party) without a marriage certificate. They sent an email to the Consulate to be sure this was not a problem. The Consulate stated exactly as I have and they took the email to the interview as evidence but it was not necessary, pink slip, first try.

I'm sure that people are just trying to be helpful but have no idea what the visa process is really like in VN. That is why this post should be in the Asian forum where people who are familiar with the specifics of how the HCM Consulate works will be more likely to respond. Sure, you will find stories of couples that have had problems in similar situations, but I seriously doubt any of them will be from the HCM Consulate.

Besides, what is done is done, so, why stress out about it now? You have made it clear that the party was an engagement not a wedding. In my opinion, this is a good thing for you. The engagement party will be excellent evidence to bolster your case of a bona fide relationship. Trust me, you will have plenty of other things to worry about without adding this to the pile.

One last thing, according to the K1 guru, ME, the Consulate cannot deny your petition based on any information already approved by USCIS in your I-129F petition. Since, you included info about the engagement party in your petition and USCIS has approved it, then technically HCM cannot deny you based on that info.

Good luck!


CraigCam ... GOD BLESS YOU! good.gif:-) I knew I should've posted in the Asia forum but didn't want to double post the same thing after I had already posted this. Yes, I know Melrose, he helped me a lot with this process, and he too had an engagement party that was like a full blown wedding and got pink on the first time. After I posted this "stress post" I realized that I was being ridiculous and paranoid as I was my divorce in the states was not even final when I got engaged to Phuong - so I couldn't legally marry her then, regardless. DUH. This whole process has me up in arms. I am sure everyone feels like that. Did you have an engagement party?

Good luck to you on the interview, PLEASE try to post the same day if you can because I, and I am sure other Vietnam members, will be waiting to hear your outcome. Will you be in Vietnam for it?

Jonas
JonasMichaelsMaleVietnam (no flag)2008-11-22 11:03:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresConcerned about stupid people and their MOUTH
OK - I am very confused right now. People keep giving me wrong advice, opinions, and a lot of unnecessary worry! Please don't answer this question if you don't KNOW for SURE.

I know that if the consulate thinks you were MARRIED in the beneficiary's country, that is bad.

I also know that for the VIETNAM consulate specifically, engagemet partys are looked highly upon.

I did have an Engagement Party with Phuong in Vietnam. However, it didn't look like a traditional engagement party, it looked like a wedding. She wore a veil, she did not wear a red traditional dress, and the party was set up like a wedding.

That being said, there are also signs everywhere (including in the pix I sent the USCIS) that say LE DINH HON. Which means Engagement Party in vietnamese, NOT wedding. Our receipt for booking the party hall (also included in my petition) says LE DINH HON. Even included our invitations which say LE DINH HON party. Getting married in VN is not easy, you have to jump through quite a few hoops. It is not like other countries and there would be a record of it.

Do you think this will be a problem for me?
Thanks
Jonas
JonasMichaelsMaleVietnam (no flag)2008-11-22 02:07:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresplease people update your times lines
QUOTE (ellieandwill @ Oct 12 2008, 10:18 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
hi all,
i was just looking at igor time line and so many people forget to update their time lines it makes it almost impossible to see where you are. I am hoping some of those very early in year NOA1's must have NOA2 by now, even on their way to loved ones? so please please can you update.
thank you all
ellie


I've been trying to for ages, but i can't seem to know how to do it....could you help me?
TarumbaFemalePeru2008-10-14 18:23:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPotential K-1 denial?
QUOTE (YuAndDan @ Sep 15 2008, 10:27 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (KimandRuss @ Sep 15 2008, 11:13 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
take a deep breath wink.gif

China is a whole different ballgame than is London. You will hear many horror stories from the higher fraud Consultes.

As long as you meet the criteria of having met in the past two years and all other guidelines along the way you should be fine.

There are couples here who met only weeks before filing. wink.gif
Yep, Guangzhou is dealing with a high visa fraud country, so can be a nightmare. UK is NOT a high visa fraud country, so is much less stringent when it comes to this.

And just which other countries are risky? Is Peru one, for example?
TarumbaFemalePeru2008-09-27 19:44:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresExpedite, Pregnant Fiance W/Health Concern, Congressman Help
Hello. I hope this helps you. A few weeks ago, I was proactive and wrote a letter to the senators who sit on the oversight committee for USCIS. To help others, I posted it here twice. Also, I addressed this letter to all nine committee members (Judiciary Subcommittee on Immigration...) and my state's Rep. Then, I sent a copy to the Ombudsman for USCIS. Guess what? On Monday, we received our notices: APPROVED for both petitions. Perhaps this letter might help you guys. I hope so. Check my posts and copy the letter if you want, adding your home address and receipt numbers. Then mail them off like I did. All the best--Amor1




QUOTE (Ken1 @ Nov 3 2008, 09:09 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi All,

I've asked a few questions here, and you all are sooooooo helpful!

I'm applying for a K1 visa from VSC and received my NOA1 on September 4th at which point my fiance was 2 months pregnant. I was told that USCIS does not speed up the visa process based on pregnancy (doesn't this seem absurd? - with all respect to everyone's cases out there, I'm sure most would agree that this circumstance should be considered for expedition). I hate to give a sob story here, but my fiance is in a bad living situation - she recently lost her job and health insurance and is living in a room with three other women, a shared bathroom and limited kitchen facilities, and above all there is mold in the apartment and bathroom. I talked with my congressman's office and they tried to help, but they told me VSC rejected the request.

Last week, my fiance got very sick with a fever of 103. She went to a doctor (we're obviously paying for all doctor's visits out of pocket) who confirmed and wrote a letter stating that she was 17 weeks pregnant and her living situation was causing "allergic crisis" and was "impossible in her state of pregnancy." One high-up person at my congressman's office was very nice and when we got turned down for the expedite request he told me that he would keep thinking if there was another way to help. I just wrote him again, and explained about my fiance getting sick and that I now have a doctor's letter confirming the unhealthiness of her living situation for the pregnancy and photos of the mold. The first time around, we sent in no evidence which confuses me (do congressmen just call up and ask for an expedite? They never sent me any paperwork and just asked me to write up a brief outline of the situation). To add insult to injury, the place my fiance lives is supposed to be for single women with no children and I'm concerned with what will happen if she doesn't get here before the birth. In order to get here, she will need to be on a plane by the end of February.

So, my wonderfully helpful VJers, any thoughts on if an expedite is possible, how to best organize the paperwork, how to best stay on top of/help out my congressman in an expedition request, etc., would be great. Also, is there any danger in requesting again? Will the people at VSC see my name again, find me annoying and through my case to the bottom of the pile?!?!?!

To end on a more positive note, my fiance and I couldn't be more thrilled about the pregnancy and many years together as a family!

Thank you all and best of luck and speed for everyone's case!!!

Amor1FemaleEl Salvador2008-11-05 21:32:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresim new at this have a couple of question!!
The consulate explained it to me that it's better to have more, than less. So the more you claim you earn, with proof, the better it is. I plan to provide at least 3 years income tax returns from my fiance, bank statements, etc.
Walt and ShannonFemaleCanada2008-10-06 19:53:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresTIMELINE???
We filed in late February, got our NOA1 in May (I think?) and were approved (NOA2) August 1. So for us they were a bit speedier than their processing times. We weren't supposed to get looked at until September according to them.
Walt and ShannonFemaleCanada2008-10-06 19:48:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNew to the site....
QUOTE (Tom and carol @ Nov 10 2008, 01:41 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hello everyone,

I wanted to say after skimming thru the site i have seen alot of helpful information. I mailed out out I-129 F on october 28th they received it the next day. My fiance is in brazil. We met here in philly when she was a au pair. we have been together since march 20th of 07 and she went back to brazil on october 3rd. Times have been tough. I am mr positive good.gif , she is really really depressed crying.gif . We have our home here and she just cant wait to come back. I do have a question??? What is the average time for this process? i am reading so many different things from orkut and this site. Anything would be great... Thanks again.......



Hi Tom!

Good luck and maybe it will be a swift journey for us all! I sent my fiance visa in date September and am waiting on my noa 2. Estimated time is around 6 months I think. Maybe someone out there has a good time frame? I thinks some of it depends on how long it takes to get the interview ? It can't happen soon enough! Tell your fiance to hang in there

steff

ste
jinxlovesjeevesFemaleEngland2008-11-10 01:10:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHow to cancel approved K-1?
QUOTE (Krikit @ Oct 2 2008, 12:34 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (pushbrk @ Oct 1 2008, 10:01 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Yes, ever since Al Gore invented the internet, traditional ways of courtship have been eroding. Ain't it wonderful.

Al Gore invented the internet???!!!! ohmy.gif Why, the man is positively brilliant! I can't believe I called his claims bogus. blush.gif

laughing.gif


If the beneficiaries been cancelled petition how it affects for the next petition ??
PhatFemalePhilippines2008-10-31 08:29:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCFO seminar
QUOTE (ladyinpink @ Nov 3 2008, 06:37 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (lovers_in_love @ Nov 3 2008, 05:15 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (hearth @ Nov 3 2008, 02:04 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hello

I had applied Passport last 2007, and I re apply new one last October 7,2008. I got the passoprt ..just October 31,
I will be having CFO seminar this Dec .

Do you think it will not be affect to my CFO seminar that why I have the passport already ?


Hello hearth, It wil not affect your CFO seminar. Just bring the documents you need for the Guidance and Counseling. Good Luck good.gif



why you re apply new passport did you lost it?if you do?
i cant remember what form ask question if you lost your
passport or how many passport do you have you need to
answer it so it well not cost a problem in the future or during your interview
i hope this well help i think it well not effect your cfo


thank you guys for th reply ,,,
Yes I just lost it ...
PhatFemalePhilippines2008-11-03 05:46:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCFO seminar
Hello

I had applied Passport last 2007, and I re apply new one last October 7,2008. I got the passoprt ..just October 31,
I will be having CFO seminar this Dec .

Do you think it will not be affect to my CFO seminar that why I have the passport already ?
PhatFemalePhilippines2008-11-03 05:04:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresappointment letter from Embassy
QUOTE (mossycouple @ Nov 25 2008, 09:04 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
As far as I can remember you should bring along with you your appointment letter together with your passport. I guess you should contact the USEM to inform them you lost your appointment letter maybe they will sent you another one.


Hi

thanks for the reply thanks God ! seems now I found my appointment letter I just it somewhere ..

Thanks So Much
PhatFemalePhilippines2008-11-24 20:23:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresappointment letter from Embassy
Hello

Pls help me guys! of what to do my apointment letter from Embassy lost I dont know where is it now?
Can I have medical without apointment letter .. but I know my case number?

Thanks
PhatFemalePhilippines2008-11-24 19:48:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresproblem with USCIS website
QUOTE (marcuskelli @ Nov 17 2008, 02:50 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Has anyone had this problem?? We log into the USCIS website and try to click on our case number and it no longer clicks through to the details of our visa. Our status has not been updated and it appears that we have not been touched. This started over the weekend. Im not sure if its a computer glitch on their end or if it means that maybe something is happening with our case (wishful thinking...)

anyone else??



I have the same problem too
ChangMaleMyanmar2008-11-17 14:58:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNew to the board, Please Help!
nope, you need to have proof of being together within the last 2 yrs.
L_n_OFemaleCanada2008-09-06 23:58:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWe forgot to include 'Letters of Intent to Marry'
don't freak out, if they really want it, they'll send you an rfe.
L_n_OFemaleCanada2008-09-07 00:00:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSupport Needed!
work a lot. thats the only way you'll stay sane
L_n_OFemaleCanada2008-09-07 00:01:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresRequest for aditional evidence
QUOTE (ARIANNA @ Aug 9 2008, 10:37 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
On July 16 we were sent a request for aditional evidence.
They just needed his divorce papers that he missed sending, he sent it back exactly 1 week later but we don't know if they recieved it. There is no change on our status online and no word from them.
Should we have heard from them?
Should there be a decision by now?
I am getting concerned about this. My concern is that they haven't recieved it and we are just sitting here wasting time.

My RFE took 2 months to resolve. It doesnt matter what they needed as far as time. It just makes the case sit & wait until they get your info & have time to re-open the case.
NingFemaleThailand2008-08-09 11:04:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresVisiting and I-129F
QUOTE (Lisaandtim @ Sep 25 2008, 07:38 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Can my fiance visit me while the I-129F is processing? In other words, if I have sent the I-129F in, can my fiance come back for a visit?

We were denied after filing the 129F . The reason given was that she would not return to her country if given a tourist visa. It is the catch 22 they said. Complying with the " strongest ties " rule is tough because her ties are to you if she enters the USA.
NingFemaleThailand2008-09-24 20:08:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresMail the I-129F Package to the USCIS
QUOTE (KimandRuss @ Aug 16 2008, 05:54 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
At some higher fraud / more difficult Consulates it's sometimes best to send along some ongoing evidence with the initial petition.

You can supply some proof of ongoing communication now and continue to collect more until the interview.

your petition looks good. good luck.

btw... double check to make sure you checked the box under Part C - Question 2 on your I-129f wink.gif
There seem to be so many RFE's for that.

Thank you so much . i really appreciate it .
yeah we checked Question 2 on the I-129F part C but we left the question 3 blank is that ok ?

QUOTE (cherryred_04 @ Aug 16 2008, 08:41 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
i can see u have all what u wanted in your package for KI-VISA so getting ready to sent it as soon as u can so u can be included to the AUG/08 ki-visa fillers...then u can add your timeline here and the waiting begins...god bless

Thank you so much.GOD bless you to
tenderheartusa79MaleEgypt2008-08-17 02:41:00